The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is taking the pulse of local small businesses. Mr Batt today launched a short survey to better understand exactly what challenges businesses are facing. “From rising electricity and fuel costs to higher...

The Coalition has announced the appointment of Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien as Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said men and boys were facing real challenges in all aspects of life,...

The Coalition will more than double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility, building long-term resilience against future supply shocks in Hinkler....

Federal Member for Hinkler David Battt MP has joined calls for Parliament to recognise the vital role of neighbourhood centres and is pushing for long term operational and dedicated infrastructure funding. “These hubs are especially called upon to stand up...

The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is pleased to announce Bundaberg State High School’s Seth Johnson as the local Member for National Youth Parliament 2026. The Department of the House of Representatives and Y Australia today revealed the...

Federal Member for Hinkler David Battt MP is calling on residents of Hinkler to report fuel shortages using a new website, www.nofuelhere.com.au as communities across regional Australia feel the sting of the nation’s fuel crisis. “We’ve heard today in Question...

Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and Federal Nationals Senator for NSW Shadow Minister for Emergency Management Senator Ross Cadell have welcomed Personal Hardship Assistance for targeted parts of Bundaberg. Mr Batt took leave from Parliament earlier this week...

A new round of Volunteer Grants is now open for eligible not-for-profit community organisations. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the grants support the work of community organisations that rely on volunteers by removing barriers to volunteering...

Red & Yellow Day is a new nationwide celebration on March 4, 2026, to recognise Surf Life Saving volunteers who dedicate their time to keeping our beaches safe. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is calling on the...

Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students in Hinkler! Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP and renowned Aboriginal artists Chern’ee and Brooke Sutton have come together for the local launch of a unique storytelling competition. Yarning...

Since my last column, I’ve made three trips to Canberra for the beginning of another Parliamentary year. No matter what’s going on with internal politics I remain committed and focussed on standing up for the values of the National Party...

The Isis RSL Sub Branch is now the proud custodian of a HMAS Childers shield. In December, the Navy formally farewelled the Armidale-class patrol boats, including the HMAS Childers, in a solemn decommissioning ceremony at HMAS Coonawarra in Darwin. Since...